Bluetti vs Jackery (2026)
Bluetti vs Jackery, compared size for size: three matched pairs from 1 to 3 kWh with dated prices, price per Wh, warranty terms and a pick for each buyer.
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The short answer
At PreppedPower we do not name one brand the winner here. Pick Bluetti for solar charging and long stated battery life. In the two larger pairs Bluetti rates more cycles, to a higher remaining capacity, and in every pair where both brands publish a solar input, Bluetti's is higher. Pick Jackery if you need start-up surge or a station you can carry: the HomePower 1000 v2 and Explorer 2000 v2 are much lighter than their Bluetti rivals, and the HomePower 3000 publishes more continuous output and surge than the Elite 300, which matters for motors and compressors. Prices move, so judge cost on the dated price per rated Wh in each pair.
Which one, for you
| If you… | Start here | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Charging from solar panels | Bluetti | Bluetti publishes the higher solar input in the two larger pairs. Jackery publishes no solar input rating for the HomePower 1000 v2. |
| Longest stated battery life | Bluetti | The Elite 200 V2 and Elite 300 state more cycles than their Jackery rivals, and to a higher remaining capacity. In the smallest pair the two ratings use different end points, so neither is clearly ahead. |
| Carrying it often | Jackery | The HomePower 1000 v2 and Explorer 2000 v2 are much lighter than the AC180 and Elite 200 V2. In the largest pair the two weigh about the same. |
| Starting a fridge, pump or furnace blower | Jackery | Jackery publishes more surge in every pair. Bluetti publishes no surge figure for the Elite 200 V2, and the AC180's surge figure is the same number as its Power Lifting mode, which is for heating appliances, not motors. |
| Feeding home circuits through a transfer switch | Jackery | Jackery sells a manual transfer switch for the HomePower 3000. Bluetti lists no transfer-switch path for the Elite 300, and neither large station takes an expansion battery. |
| Keeping a router or computer on during a blip | Depends on size | Jackery publishes the faster switchover in the smallest pair; Bluetti does in the two larger pairs. Check your device's interruption tolerance either way. |
Size for size
Compare rated energy with rated energy. Prices and price per Wh are calculated from the same dated station-only offer. Usable-Wh pricing appears only where a sourced AC measurement exists; test conditions vary.
Published specifications · estimated runtime at a constant 200 W AC load (85% efficiency)
| BLUETTI | Specification | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| 1,152 Wh | Rated | 1,024 Wh |
| 1,800 W | Continuous | 1,500 W |
| 2,700 W | Surge | 3,000 W |
| 20 ms | Switchover | 10 ms |
| 35.27 lb | Weight | 23.4 lb |
| 3,500 to 80% | Cycles | 6,000 to 70% |
| $0.43 per rated Wh | Price per Wh | $0.54 per rated Wh |
Spec scores: not yet shown for this comparison. Every model needs known capacity and at least 80% weighted input coverage. How we score
Full specifications and sources
| Core specs | BLUETTI AC180 | Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Outlets / home integration | TT-30: 0; L14-30: 0; No home integration listed | TT-30: 0; L14-30: 0; No home integration listed |
| Rated capacity | 1,152 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 1,800 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge | 2,700 W | 3,000 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms | 10 ms |
| Weight | 35.27 lb | 23.4 lb |
| Cycle rating | 3,500 to 80% | 6,000 to 70% |
| Reference AC load, 200 W | ≈ 4.9 h · calculated CALC | ≈ 4.4 h · calculated CALC |
| Price · station only | $499 Amazon · as of · station only $0.43 per rated Wh · CALC · Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 · station only Check price at Amazon → | $549 Amazon · as of · station only $0.54 per rated Wh · CALC · Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 · station only Check price at Amazon → |
Full specifications, measurements and source details
| Specification | BLUETTI AC180 | Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Measured usable energy | Not published | Not published |
| Price per measured usable Wh · station only | Not published — requires a sourced measurement and dated price | Not published — requires a sourced measurement and dated price |
| Outlets / home integration | TT-30: 0; L14-30: 0; No home integration listed BRAND | TT-30: 0; L14-30: 0; No home integration listed BRAND |
| Rated capacity | 1,152 Wh BRAND | 1,024 Wh BRAND |
| Continuous AC output | 1,800 W BRAND | 1,500 W BRAND |
| Surge | 2,700 W BRAND | 3,000 W BRAND |
| Voltage | 120 V BRAND | 120 V BRAND |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms BRAND | 10 ms BRAND |
| Weight | 35.27 lb BRAND | 23.4 lb BRAND |
| Cycle rating | 3,500 to 80% BRAND | 6,000 to 70% BRAND |
| Reference AC load, 200 W | ≈ 4.9 h · calculated CALC | ≈ 4.4 h · calculated CALC |
| Price · station only | $499 Amazon · as of · station only $0.43 per rated Wh · CALC · Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 · station only Check price at Amazon → | $549 Amazon · as of · station only $0.54 per rated Wh · CALC · Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 · station only Check price at Amazon → |
Published specifications · estimated runtime at a constant 200 W AC load (85% efficiency)
| BLUETTI | Specification | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| 2,073.6 Wh | Rated | 2,042 Wh |
| 2,600 W | Continuous | 2,200 W |
| Not published W | Surge | 4,400 W |
| 15 ms | Switchover | 20 ms |
| 53.4 lb | Weight | 39.5 lb |
| 6,000 to 80% | Cycles | 4,000 to 70% |
| $0.67 per rated Wh | Price per Wh | $0.44 per rated Wh |
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2
Spec score: 5.1 / 10 · provisional
≈2 kWh · 22 catalogue models · 85% of weighted inputs available.
No points awarded for missing inputs: Surge output; Verified warranty terms; Dated recall research. This is incomplete research, not a safety finding.
Price input: Amazon, station only, checked Oct 17, 2026.
Score calculation and limitations →Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
Spec score: 4.7 / 10 · provisional
≈2 kWh · 22 catalogue models · 82.5% of weighted inputs available.
No points awarded for missing inputs: AC charging; Verified warranty terms; Dated recall research. This is incomplete research, not a safety finding.
Price input: Amazon, station only, checked Oct 17, 2026.
Score calculation and limitations →Full specifications and sources
| Core specs | BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Outlets / home integration | TT-30: 0; L14-30: 0; No home integration listed | TT-30: 0; L14-30: 0; No home integration listed |
| Rated capacity | 2,073.6 Wh | 2,042 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 2,600 W | 2,200 W |
| Surge | Not published | 4,400 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| UPS switchover | 15 ms | 20 ms |
| Weight | 53.4 lb | 39.5 lb |
| Cycle rating | 6,000 to 80% | 4,000 to 70% |
| Reference AC load, 200 W | ≈ 8.8 h · calculated CALC | ≈ 8.7 h · calculated CALC |
| Price · station only | $1,399 Amazon · as of · station only $0.67 per rated Wh · CALC · Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 · station only Check price at Amazon → | $899 Amazon · as of · station only $0.44 per rated Wh · CALC · Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 · station only Check price at Amazon → |
Full specifications, measurements and source details
| Specification | BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Measured usable energy | Not published | 1,710 Wh · OutdoorGearLab Usable AC output measured by OutdoorGearLab in its best power stations roundup (updated 2026-07-23). The per-model test load is not stated; usable share falls at small loads. LAB |
| Price per measured usable Wh · station only | Not published — requires a sourced measurement and dated price |
$0.53 per usable Wh · CALC ·
Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 Uses the sourced AC measurement above; test conditions vary between models. |
| Outlets / home integration | TT-30: 0; L14-30: 0; No home integration listed BRAND | TT-30: 0; L14-30: 0; No home integration listed BRAND |
| Rated capacity | 2,073.6 Wh BRAND | 2,042 Wh BRAND |
| Continuous AC output | 2,600 W BRAND | 2,200 W BRAND |
| Surge | Not published BRAND | 4,400 W BRAND |
| Voltage | 120 V BRAND | 120 V BRAND |
| UPS switchover | 15 ms BRAND | 20 ms BRAND |
| Weight | 53.4 lb BRAND | 39.5 lb BRAND |
| Cycle rating | 6,000 to 80% BRAND | 4,000 to 70% BRAND |
| Reference AC load, 200 W | ≈ 8.8 h · calculated CALC | ≈ 8.7 h · calculated CALC |
| Price · station only | $1,399 Amazon · as of · station only $0.67 per rated Wh · CALC · Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 · station only Check price at Amazon → | $899 Amazon · as of · station only $0.44 per rated Wh · CALC · Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 · station only Check price at Amazon → |
Published specifications · estimated runtime at a constant 200 W AC load (85% efficiency)
| BLUETTI | Specification | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| 3,014.4 Wh | Rated | 3,072 Wh |
| 2,400 W | Continuous | 3,600 W |
| 4,800 W | Surge | 7,200 W |
| 10 ms | Switchover | 20 ms |
| 57.98 lb | Weight | 59.52 lb |
| 6,000 to 80% | Cycles | 4,000 to 70% |
| $0.40 per rated Wh | Price per Wh | $0.44 per rated Wh |
BLUETTI Elite 300
Spec score: 5.9 / 10 · provisional
3–5 kWh · 20 catalogue models · 90% of weighted inputs available.
No points awarded for missing inputs: Verified warranty terms; Dated recall research. This is incomplete research, not a safety finding.
Price input: Amazon, station only, checked Oct 17, 2026.
Score calculation and limitations →Jackery HomePower 3000
Spec score: 4.9 / 10 · provisional
3–5 kWh · 20 catalogue models · 82.5% of weighted inputs available.
No points awarded for missing inputs: AC charging; Verified warranty terms; Dated recall research. This is incomplete research, not a safety finding.
Price input: Amazon, station only, checked Oct 17, 2026.
Score calculation and limitations →Full specifications and sources
| Core specs | BLUETTI Elite 300 | Jackery HomePower 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Outlets / home integration | TT-30: 1; L14-30: 0; No home integration listed | TT-30: 1; L14-30: 0; Manual Transfer Switch (product page: "Keep up to 6 essential circuits running") |
| Rated capacity | 3,014.4 Wh | 3,072 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 2,400 W | 3,600 W |
| Surge | 4,800 W | 7,200 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms | 20 ms |
| Weight | 57.98 lb | 59.52 lb |
| Cycle rating | 6,000 to 80% | 4,000 to 70% |
| Reference AC load, 200 W | ≈ 12.8 h · calculated CALC | ≈ 13.1 h · calculated CALC |
| Price · station only | $1,199 Amazon · as of · station only $0.40 per rated Wh · CALC · Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 · station only Check price at Amazon → | $1,349 Amazon · as of · station only $0.44 per rated Wh · CALC · Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 · station only Check price at Amazon → |
Full specifications, measurements and source details
| Specification | BLUETTI Elite 300 | Jackery HomePower 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Measured usable energy | Not published | Not published |
| Price per measured usable Wh · station only | Not published — requires a sourced measurement and dated price | Not published — requires a sourced measurement and dated price |
| Outlets / home integration | TT-30: 1; L14-30: 0; No home integration listed BRAND | TT-30: 1; L14-30: 0; Manual Transfer Switch (product page: "Keep up to 6 essential circuits running") BRAND |
| Rated capacity | 3,014.4 Wh BRAND | 3,072 Wh BRAND |
| Continuous AC output | 2,400 W BRAND | 3,600 W BRAND |
| Surge | 4,800 W BRAND | 7,200 W BRAND |
| Voltage | 120 V BRAND | 120 V BRAND |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms BRAND | 20 ms BRAND |
| Weight | 57.98 lb BRAND | 59.52 lb BRAND |
| Cycle rating | 6,000 to 80% BRAND | 4,000 to 70% BRAND |
| Reference AC load, 200 W | ≈ 12.8 h · calculated CALC | ≈ 13.1 h · calculated CALC |
| Price · station only | $1,199 Amazon · as of · station only $0.40 per rated Wh · CALC · Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 · station only Check price at Amazon → | $1,349 Amazon · as of · station only $0.44 per rated Wh · CALC · Amazon · Oct 17, 2026 · station only Check price at Amazon → |
Brand facts
| Brand facts | BLUETTI | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | AC180, Elite 200 V2 and Elite 300: 60 months.US warranty policy · checked 2026-10-16 | Model-specific. Explorer 1000 v2 and 2000 v2 product pages list 3+2 years; the policy’s “1000 Series” 2+1 tier is ambiguous for v2. Confirm coverage on the exact product page.US warranty policy · checked 2026-10-16 |
| Extension terms | No extension required for the listed 60-month terms. | HomePower: 3+2 years, automatic on jackery.com or registration elsewhere; HomePower 3000 lists 5 years for jackery.com purchases. Battery warranty requires a full charge within 7 days of purchase and every 6 months. |
| CPSC recall check | No portable power-station recall found in the dated CPSC search; this is not proof none exists.CPSC source · checked 2026-10-16 | No portable power-station recall found in the dated CPSC search; this is not proof none exists.CPSC source · checked 2026-10-16 |
| Owner-reported support | Not assessed | Not assessed |
Questions
Is Bluetti or Jackery better?
Bluetti if you charge from solar or care most about battery life; Jackery if you carry the station or run motors that need surge. Neither wins every pair. This is based on manufacturer specs and published third-party measurements.
Why does Bluetti's surge figure look odd?
Bluetti publishes no surge rating for the Elite 200 V2. For the AC180 the surge figure and the Power Lifting figure are the same number. Power Lifting runs resistive heating appliances at reduced voltage; it does not help a motor start. Compare the Surge row with that in mind, and treat a missing figure as unknown, not as zero.
Which brand's battery lasts longer?
Bluetti's Elite models state more cycles than the Jackery models they are paired with, and Bluetti counts to a higher remaining capacity. In the smallest pair the AC180's rating is lower in cycles but uses the stricter end point, so the two are hard to rank. All six stations use LFP cells.
Do Bluetti and Jackery have the same warranty?
Both list five years on every model on this page. Bluetti's warranty table gives the AC180, Elite 200 V2 and Elite 300 five years with no registration step. Jackery's five years are three plus two: the extra two are automatic on jackery.com purchases, buyers from other stores must register, and the HomePower 3000 page limits its five years to jackery.com purchases. Check the exact model's product page and keep the receipt.
Sources
Specifications are manufacturer claims unless another source type is shown. Price dates appear beside each price.
- www.bluettipower.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- checkout.bluettipower.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- cdn.shopify.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- www.jackery.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- api.myjackery.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- r.jackery.net · manufacturer source BRAND
- www.jackery.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- www.bluettipower.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- checkout.bluettipower.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- cdn.shopify.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- www.jackery.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- api.myjackery.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- r.jackery.net · manufacturer source BRAND
- www.bluettipower.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- checkout.bluettipower.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- s4.bluettipower.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- www.jackery.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- api.myjackery.com · manufacturer source BRAND
- r.jackery.net · manufacturer source BRAND